Rowe, Louis Thompson
Besitzer Id00018724
EntitätstypPerson
GeschlechtMännlich
Biographische Angaben1855-1927
weitere InformationLouis Thompson Rowe was born in 1855, son of a grocer in Bridgwater, Somerset. He started work in a solicitor’s office in the north of England before moving to London to work as conveyancing clerk for a well-established legal firm. He worked for the same firm until his death and was known for his quick understanding and his ability to write clearly and concisely. Rowe taught himself French, Italian and Latin, plus some Greek. He was also a member of the Bibliographical Society and a noted book collector, with many early printed editions and an outstanding collection of 18th century chamber music.
After his death in 1927 – he was killed in a traffic accident – his collection was sold at auction by Hodgsons in 1928. However a clause in his will allowed his friend, Arthur Cole, to acquire the music collection for King’s College Cambridge. The Rowe Music Library remains one of the gems in their library’s Special Collections. [From Leeds]
Weitere Identifierhttps://library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections/collection/1586
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Aktivität
Beginn (Jahr)1875
Ende (Jahr)1927
MARC Area Codee-uk-en
Beruf / Art der InstitutionGelehrter/Wissenschaftler
CharakterisierungKeine Characterisierung / Laie
Letzte Änderung2024-08-19 12:08:33